Manager Substance Abuse
Resume:
Los Angeles, Email:
California 90066 chrschmbrs@yaho
o.com
Christopher Mark Chambers C.S.A.C., RAS/CATC
Addictions Program Coordinator - Manager
Objective
Summary of 20+ years’ experience in Substance Abuse - Dual Diagnosis
Qualifications Supervisor and Counselor, both inpatient and outpatient
settings.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapeutic approach
Specializing in LGBTQ issues
Individual/Group expertise
Thorough understanding of the 12-step process including
the ability to integrate clinical therapeutic approach.
Supervision of clinical and support staff
Staff Trainer - Addictions/Mental Health - Diversity (LGBTQ)
Developed and Implemented LGBT/HIV Outpatient Program
Knowledge of Dual-Diagnosis, HIV/AIDS, Criminal Justice
System
Liaison to Company Administration, Courts, Community
Outreach, Program Licensing Agencies
Employment 5/2007 to 11/2014 CLARE Foundation Santa
History Monica,Ca.
Program Manager
Program Manager for the Driving Under the Influence
Program
Supervision of 5 employees
Generating County/State reports
Quality Assurance of client file per Licensing Agency
Daily auditing of client files
Intake/assessment
Individual Counseling
Diversity Trainer
4/2003 – 4/2007 Tarzana Treatment Centers
Tarzana,Ca.
Program Supervisor/Counselor
Program Supervisor for 2 Programs, 1) STEC (Short Term
Emergency Counseling), and 2) HIV/Chemical
Dependency Out-Patient Program for the LGBT
Community.
Supervision of 10 employees, 2 with the STEC Program, 8
with the Out-Patient Program
Corporate auditor for all program client charts to assure
compliance for corporate, Samhsa funding, state/federal
agency requirements, and JACO.
Monthly demographic report for program funding agencies.
Conducted Bio-Psycho-Social (BPS) evaluations for
appropriateness and placement of potential client
population.
Diversity Trainer (Main Campus)
6/1992 – 2/2001 Pride at Solutions Silver
Lake,CA
Addictions Counselor/Dual Diagnosis
In-patient Dual Diagnosis for the LGBT Community
Counseled clients suffering from Suicidal Ideation, Major
Depression, HIV/AIDS, and Dual Diagnosis. (Substance
Abuse and Mental Health
Duties included; BPS - Assessment, individual counseling,
group facilitation, family conjoint counseling, pre and post
HIV counseling, daily charting of patients’ progress per
JACO qualification, attending weekly staff meetings with
medical and therapeutic staff in one of the only dual-
diagnosis treatment facilities with direct services for
LGBT/HIV/AIDS issues.
Internship 11/91 – 3/93 St. John’s Hospital Santa Monica, CA
Chemical Dependency Counselor / Internship
In-patient
Education and * 2014 Breining Institue
Certifications Sacramento, CA
* RAS/CADDE C0703240805
11/1992 Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena,CA.
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor C.S.A.C.
1971 - 1975 University of Connecticut,
Storrs, CT
B.S. Psychology
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